gtwhy do we treat people differently in regards to what words they use why is it acceptable for black people to use the word nigger while a white person shouldnt ever mutter that word why is it okay for white people to be called a cracker while its not okay for a black person to be called a nigger bro the fact that you think theres a simple explanation for this screams you are in over your head the short answer is reasons youll never understand because youve never been or will ever be on the receiving end of racism and i dont mean honky or cracker racism i mean real racism less access to quality education higher mortgage rates harsher sentencing